Eczema is a skin condition involving chronic (long-term) skin inflammation with dry, rough and itchy patches on the skin. It can affect any part of the body and if it affects the face, it is known as facial eczema. Besides dryness and itching in the face, the other symptoms may include blisters (fluid-filled bumps) on the skin, crusting of the skin, burning sensation, discolored skin, and cracks in the skin. With severe intensity, bleeding from the cracks may occur. The signs and symptoms may flare up over a period of time. Thereafter, a phase of remission occurs in which a person no longer has any signs and symptoms of eczema at all for some time. The reason behind eczema is not yet clear, but it is suggested that genetic and environmental factors play a major role. Some factors that can trigger the eczema are dry or cold weather, increased sweating, stress, excessive exposure to sunlight, smoking, cosmetic products, hormonal fluctuations and food allergies (such as allergy to eating certain food products such as shellfish, eggs, milk and nuts). .
Facial eczema consists of different types. The first of these is atopic dermatitis. This is a skin condition that causes inflamed, dry and itchy skin and usually affects young children but can affect people of any age group. The flexion of the limbs (elbow flexion and knee flexion), facial and neck folds are most affected. Someone with a family history of eczema or other types of allergies, or someone who already suffers from an allergic condition (such as asthma, nasal allergy/hay fever, etc.), is at high risk of suffering from atopic dermatitis. The second type of facial eczema is contact dermatitis. There can be two types namely irritant contact dermatitis and allergic contact dermatitis. Irritant contact dermatitis results from irritation when the skin comes into contact with an irritant in a product such as cosmetic products, face wash, soap, sunscreen, etc. Allergic contact dermatitis results from an allergic reaction of the immune system to a cosmetic product, face cream, etc .that come into contact with the facial skin. The next type is seborrheic dermatitis. This condition causes red and inflamed skin covered with flakes/flakes that may be dry or oily in nature. It mainly affects the scalp, but can also affect other areas such as the face, eyebrows, the area behind the ears and the chest. This condition is believed to arise from the overgrowth of a yeast called malassezia globosa that is present on the scalp. Moreover, weak immunity, family history of this condition and oily skin can predispose a person to this condition. The last type of eczema that can affect the face is photosensitive eczema. Those who are sensitive to sunlight and humidity are also prone to this type of facial eczema. It causes dry, flaky skin and itching. The affected areas mainly include the face, neck and arms.
Homeopathic treatment
Homeopathy is a very safe choice to treat skin problems including facial eczema as it heals gently and has no side effects. It treats the cause of the skin complaint to heal the problem instead of suppressing it, which increases the risk of recurrence. Homeopathic medicines help in curing the accompanying rash/rash to ensure complete recovery. It also manages the accompanying symptoms of eczema, such as itching, burning and pain during eruptions. The homeopathic medicines for the treatment of this complaint are selected per individual case on the basis of the characteristic symptom presentation. Always take a homeopathic medicine for eczema after consulting a homeopath and never prescribe medicines yourself.
Homeopathic medicines for eczema on face
1. Graphites – Top Recommended Medicine
Graphites is a highly regarded and highly effective homeopathic medicine for treating cases of facial eczema. When this medicine is needed, the skin of the face becomes very dry. The cheeks and forehead look red, rough and covered with scales. Scabs may form on the face. Small itchy eruptions may appear on the face. A heated sensation may be felt in the face. This medicine is also indicated if a crusty rash appears on the skin. Sticky, glue-like fluid oozes from the eruptions, which is another important point when using this drug.
2. Sulfur – For eruptions without fluid or purulent fluid
This medicine is indicated when there are eruptions without fluid or with pus fluid in them. Crusty eruptions may also appear on the face. Exfoliation of the facial skin may also be observed. Sometimes cracks appear on the face that can also bleed. This medicine can also be used in general to control itching and burning sensation in the rash. In addition to the face, eczema can also appear on the head, where this medicine is needed.
3. Arsenic album – With small blisters on the face
Arsenic Album is a very useful drug for treating cases of small blisters (fluid-filled eruptions) on the face. These may ooze fluid or dry into scales. The blisters are very itchy and also have a burning sensation. This complaint becomes worse at night. The itching is severe and may lead to the urge to scratch until it starts to hurt. Heat tends to relieve the itching.
4. Psorinum – For roughness on the face
This medicine is recommended when there is obvious roughness on the face. The face is covered with scabs from the cheeks to the ears. An unpleasant odor comes from the scabs. When this medicine is needed, swelling of the lips and eyelids may be present along with the above symptoms.
5. Petroleum – for dry skin with cracks
Petroleum is a very suitable medicine when the skin is dry and cracked. It is accompanied by marked pain. Bleeding can also occur from the cracks. The face looks red. There is also severe itching on the face. This medicine also helps with green-yellow crust formation on the face.
6. Rhus Tox – For thick, crunchy eruptions on the face
This medicine is well indicated for cases with thick, crusty eruptions on the face. The seeping of fluid takes place through the eruptions. The discharge has an unpleasant odor. Itching occurs at the eruptions. A burning sensation is also felt. Swelling around the eyelids can occur together with the above complaints.
7. Anacardium Orientale – For redness and small blisters
This medicine is very useful in treating facial eczema, accompanied by redness and small blisters (fluid-filled bumps). It is accompanied by severe itching. An intense burning pain may be felt in the face. The skin of the face can be rough and flaky. The eczema can affect both the neck and the face.
8. Lycopodium – For bleeding from eruptions
Lycopodium is a useful medicine for treating cases where bleeding occurs due to rashes. Thick crusts cover the eruptions. Foul-smelling discharge collects under the scabs. In addition to the face, other affected areas may include the legs, neck, and genital area.
9. Ranunculus Bulbosus – For bursts in clusters
This medicine is indicated for facial eczema with eruptions that appear in clusters. There is sharp stabbing pain in the eruptions filled with fluid. A dry, heated sensation is felt on the face. The cheeks may become red in the evening.